substantiating response

[səb-ˈstan-shē-ā-tiŋ ri-ˈspäns]
noun phrasepl: substantiating responses
resposta fundamentada
1. A reply or answer that provides evidence, facts, or proof to support a claim, argument, or assertion
The defendant provided a substantiating response to the allegations by presenting documented evidence.
O réu forneceu uma resposta fundamentada às acusações apresentando provas documentadas.
2. In professional or administrative contexts, a response that corroborates or validates information with supporting documentation
The company requested a substantiating response regarding the budget discrepancies.
A empresa solicitou uma resposta fundamentada a respeito das discrepâncias orçamentárias.
3. A reply that establishes the validity or truthfulness of a statement through verifiable data
We need a substantiating response before we can approve the claim.
Precisamos de uma resposta fundamentada antes de aprovarmos a reclamação.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, 'resposta fundamentada' is highly valued in formal communications, corporate governance, and legal proceedings. The concept emphasizes the importance of providing verifiable proof rather than mere assertions, reflecting both bureaucratic procedures and cultural expectations of accountability. In the USA, this term is commonly used in legal discovery, administrative law, and corporate compliance situations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
supporting responsecorroborating answerevidential replydocumented responseverified answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsupported responseunfounded answerunsubstantiated replyvague response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resposta fundamentada
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta comprovada
Slightly more formal, often used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta com provas
More colloquial, emphasizing the proof aspect
Portugal
resposta substantiva
European Portuguese variant, more academic tone

Related Words

substantiateevidencedocumentationverificationcorroborationvalidation

Related Idioms & Phrases

put up or shut up
back it up
talk is cheap
proof is in the pudding
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